Mathematics is not boring! Actually, it cannot be boring! There are a lot of good-hearted mathematicians who are trying to prove that mathematics is not tedious….
Are you seeking something to do while driving that you can enjoy? If you’re a curious person who wants to know more about the world around us, the world within…
“Time” is the word that we use many times in a day, and however, physics shows that our common ideas about time do not work well for the real world. What we…
Mathematics is a challenging subject but also a must for everyone. However, everyone is not lucky to have a good math teacher who addresses their struggles with certain aspects of…
Mathematician Grant Sanderson opened a Youtube channel in 2015, and since then, he has been making amazing math videos to bring a visual perspective on teaching higher mathematics….
If you are a parent or teacher, you need some cool projects to keep your kids occupied. The James Dyson Foundation and Dyson engineers designed twenty-two cool DIY science projects that you…
In today’s era of instant information gratification, we have ready access to opinions, rationalizations, and superficial descriptions. The foundational knowledge that informs a principled understanding of the world is much…
It is extremely easy to make a child happy. For example, every child becomes happy when driving over the bumps, and I think it is because children’s only interest in…
Jonathan Tan, the Lepak Downstairs photo project creator, has been capturing Singapore’s social housing tables from above for six months. He has published 18 old-school tables and stool images, and all those images depict…
22 Wonderful Math Books for Lifelong Learners to Read in 2022
We’ve curated 22 wonderful math books for you to help make you smarter. Once you’ve delved into these math books, you’ll love math!
Bright As A New Penny Science Experiment
Clean a penny using cola. Pennies have a copper coating. As the copper gets older, it reacts with the oxygen in the air and begins to form a copper-oxygen compound.…
Limit Definition of Derivative
This limit definition of derivatives math meme depicts calculus students when they realize they can use a simple notation for derivatives.
Earth Clock
Earth Clock is actually a computer program that will display a map of the Earth, showing the zones where it is day and night.
How Julia Robinson Helped Define the Limits of Mathematical Knowledge?
In early 1970, just a couple of months after Julia Robinson' 50th birthday, Robinson’s wish came true by Yuri Matiyasevich.
Abbott & Costello Proves 7 x 13 = 28
Abbott and Costello needs to pay their rent but they do a very interesting calculation. They prove that 7 x 13 = 28.
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15+ Great Classical Books By Legendary Scientists and Mathematicians
Books are like the bridge between writing and reading. More importantly, books are a catalyst for the human brain to function. Scientists are also people who will lead humanity to…
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Mathematics might be challenging for you but finding wonderful mathematical gifts for your math geek friends is pretty easy. Believe us; there is no shortage of creative items that will…
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The Fastest Way to Empty a Bottle!
There are many ways to empty a bottle, but which is the fastest? The video above shows the physics behind different methods and determines the quickest. I will also discuss…
5 Impossible Figures In Real Life!
Do you remember the impossible figures from math class? The ones that seemed to defy the laws of physics and could not be represented in the real world? It turns…
A Light History of Light in 2 Minutes
Have you ever thought of how light has changed with us? This experimental animation by Stephen Ong for Make It Move explores that thought, illustrating how light went "from the…
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Kern Type
Test your kerning skills with this fun game. Your mission is simple: achieve pleasant and readable text by distributing the space between letters. Typographers call this activity kerning.
Wolfram Alpha
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Math ED
Interviews with mathematics education researchers about recent studies. Hosted by Samuel Otten, University of Missouri.
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and science literacy by using intelligent resources.
Mathematical Moments
Mathematical Moments promotes appreciation and understanding of the role mathematics plays in science, nature, technology, and human culture.
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How to Make a 5$ Paper Microscope?
Do you want to have your own microscope just for $5? The Foldscope is a paper microscope that will help you to have your cool science tool!
How to Make a Weather Balloon?
Make a barometer and predict the weather. As the air is sealed inside the jar, any changes to the air pressure outside the jar will direct the movement of the…
How to Make Color-Coded After School Routine Clock
We have been checking out these color-coded after school routine clocks on Pinterest for quite a while. Similar to an alarm clock, these clocks are designed to keep the kids’…
